Acute hazards to young children from residential pesticide exposures

M.F. Spann, J.M. Blondell and K.L. Hunting

American Journal of Public Health, 2000, vol. 90, issue 6, 971-973

Abstract: Objectives. This study assessed acute hazards to young children from pesticides toxic enough to require child-resistant packaging. Methods. The names of pesticides meeting acute toxicity criteria were ascertained from the Environmental Protection Agency. Poison Control Center reports identified children younger than 6 years who were exposed to these pesticides. Toxicity category, medical outcome, sex, and age were examined. Results. A higher proportion of children with exposure to the more toxic products had serious medical outcomes. Children 2 years and younger were the predominant age group exposed. Conclusions. Protective measures - substituting less lethal pesticides, reducing the concentration of the active ingredients, and improving packaging and storage - are recommended.

Date: 2000
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